Adaptive Sync with Freesync

[Limp Squirrel]

So, I'm highly confused about monitors advertising higher refresh rates using AMD freesync.
I am currently looking to buy this.
https://www.asus.com/Monitors/MX32VQ/

This monitor supports 2K resolution up to 75 Hz through Displayport. However, I'm and Nvidia user, so I don't get to use Freesync (and I'm not invested enough a gamer to spend a ton of money on a competitive-level G-Sync 144Hz monitor). I just want a nice, clean IPS panel to enjoy casual gaming (like Forza 7, The Witcher 3, etc) on a large screen.

The question I've got here, could I still technically still get the benefits of 75 Hz by just setting my resolution to 2K @ 75 Hz native (or force it through Nvidia Control), without the added benefits of Freesync? Or is the 75 Hz only usable/available when using AMD Freesync?

Btw, if anyone has any suggestions for similar screen, by all means, let me know. I feel the curved 32" 2K is the way to go for me. They look smaller due to the angle so they more easily fit on screen, and the one I posted in particular also has quality built in speakers, nice for watching movies etc.

[Big Boom Boom]

Yes you can use 75Hz. You don't get FreeSync benefits with NVIDIA.

Built in speakers are generally crap and a cheapo $20 speaker will do heaps better

[Limp Squirrel]

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

Yes you can use 75Hz. You don't get FreeSync benefits with NVIDIA.

Built in speakers are generally crap and a cheapo $20 speaker will do heaps better

The only benefit that Freesync adds is that it dynamically changes the refresh rate to match your FPS? In general, I get FPS in the 90s to 100s range, so I assume that Freesync isn't going to offer much difference?

As for the speakers, this monitor uses Harman Kardon speakers. I've heard these things in action during an Asus showcase event, they're actually quite nice! The above-average speakers are an added bonus really, as I mostly use my headphones anyway.
I'm mainly just waiting for the official reviews before dishing out the cash, cause apparently it hasn't been covered by any of the major outlets.

[Dr.Shadowds 🐉]

Originally posted by Squidcake:

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

Yes you can use 75Hz. You don't get FreeSync benefits with NVIDIA.

Built in speakers are generally crap and a cheapo $20 speaker will do heaps better

The only benefit that Freesync adds is that it dynamically changes the refresh rate to match your FPS? In general, I get FPS in the 90s to 100s range, so I assume that Freesync isn't going to offer much difference?

Freesync, and Gsync feature do the same thing. Freesync feature is open source, can be used whatever GPU, but Nvidia doesn't allow this, so it only works with AMD GPU's, also Gsync feature is exclusive only to Nvidia GPU's.

Yes they match the frame with the FPS as much as possible to try, and eliminate screen tearing, which think of it as Vsync, but better.

The difference you will see if you were using an AMD GPU, with that Freesync monitor, is better fluid image quality, as well little to no screen tearing, the higher the screen refresh rate the lower the odds of getting screen tearing, with Free/G-Sync feature it reduces the odds of even seeing screen tearing allowing you to have a much smoother gameplay.

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[Limp Squirrel]

Originally posted by Dr.Shadowds 🐉:

Originally posted by Squidcake:

The only benefit that Freesync adds is that it dynamically changes the refresh rate to match your FPS? In general, I get FPS in the 90s to 100s range, so I assume that Freesync isn't going to offer much difference?

Freesync, and Gsync feature do the same thing. Freesync feature is open source, can be used whatever GPU, but Nvidia doesn't allow this, so it only works with AMD GPU's, also Gsync feature is exclusive only to Nvidia GPU's.

Yes they match the frame with the FPS as much as possible to try, and eliminate screen tearing, which think of it as Vsync, but better.

The difference you will see if you were using an AMD GPU, with that Freesync monitor, is better fluid image quality, as well little to no screen tearing, the higher the screen refresh rate the lower the odds of getting screen tearing, with Free/G-Sync feature it reduces the odds of even seeing screen tearing allowing you to have a much smoother gameplay.

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Fix some thing by auto correct on phone.

Oh ok, that's not too big of a deal then. I've always been gaming on a standard run of the mill IPS monitor with an equally run of the mill refresh rate of 60 Hz. If anything, the increases refresh rate will an additional bit of fluidity to what I'm otherwise used to I suppose. Maybe in the future, when G-Sync goes mainstream, I might eventually upgrade to a 144Hz with G-Sync. But as it stands, I'm currently not invested enough to spend so much money on a specialized gaming monitor just to play Forza 7.

I'll just wait for some reviews to come out before deciding to get this (just to get an idea on the rest of the panel like image quality and performance) before making a decision.

Thanks for the answers everyone!

[Big Boom Boom]

If you already exceed 75Hz at all time, then it doesn't matter with FreeSync. Use Fast Sync to eliminate screen tearings while uncap FPS and get lower input lag than both FreeSync and Gsync.

[Limp Squirrel]

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

If you already exceed 75Hz at all time, then it doesn't matter with FreeSync. Use Fast Sync to eliminate screen tearings while uncap FPS and get lower input lag than both FreeSync and Gsync.

Dear god, I hadn't even heard of this feature. I usually hit about 100+ FPS in Forza 7, so using Fast Sync it should smooth out images a bit? Thanks for pointing that out! Nvidia has been adding ninja features to Control Panel so often now, I only find out about way too late. Like the MSAA amplifier ...

[Big Boom Boom]

Ninja? Nope Fast Sync is added 2+ years back and was huge for the competitive gaming crowd. It doesn't smooth out images, it just get rid of screen tearing with low input lag.

No Sync > Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync > Gsync/FreeSync > Vsync in terms of input lag.

If you want ninja stuff, well not really ninja, GFE Beta adds Freestyle. It's similar to ReShade that you can add graphic effects to supported games.

[Limp Squirrel]

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

Ninja? Nope Fast Sync is added 2+ years back and was huge for the competitive gaming crowd. It doesn't smooth out images, it just get rid of screen tearing with low input lag.

No Sync > Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync > Gsync/FreeSync > Vsync in terms of input lag.

If you want ninja stuff, well not really ninja, GFE Beta adds Freestyle. It's similar to ReShade that you can add graphic effects to supported games.

Ninja for me, just because I didn't read up on any of the new features. Freestyle was actually as a main focus point of the latest driver, so I did notice that. But I thought Freestyle was just filters for Shadowplay's screenshot function, not an actual overlay filter for games.

On a different note, anyone got any opinions on the monitor I posted earlier, or know some good alternatives to consider in the same strain?

[ugafan]

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

No Sync > Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync > Gsync/FreeSync > Vsync in terms of input lag.

if all things are equal, gysync/freesync > fast sync/enhanced sync. i guess if you have to enable a frame rate limiter to keep fps below your monitor's refresh rate, perhaps that could push input lag beyond that of an uncapped fast sync/enhanced sync.

[Big Boom Boom]

Originally posted by ugafan:

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

No Sync > Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync > Gsync/FreeSync > Vsync in terms of input lag.

if all things are equal, gysync/freesync > fast sync/enhanced sync. i guess if you have to enable a frame rate limiter to keep fps below your monitor's refresh rate, perhaps that could push input lag beyond that of an uncapped fast sync/enhanced sync.

Nope, Gsync/Freesync will always be slower than Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync. Auto mode vs hands off, there is less to be processed on Fast/Enhanced Sync side and therefore less to add to input lag.

Anyway FreeStyle is a filter onto the game itself, not just screenshot. Actually Freestyle doesn't work with Steam screenshot.

[ugafan]

Originally posted by Big Boom Boom:

Nope, Gsync/Freesync will always be slower than Fast Sync/Enhanced Sync.

where are you getting your information? do you have a link to the article?